A Short Break in Mongolia $1,720/£1,380*

Day 2

Head to Jalman Meadows

After breakfast, continue driving east to the Jalman Meadows area.   Here you can visit a local nomadic family in the afternoon for a fascinating insight into their nomadic herder lifestyle. Mongolian hospitality knows no bounds and you will be invited to join the family to take tea: salty milk-tea, of course...

Stay

Ger Camp

Day 3

Exploring steppe and river

Today take a gentle yak-cart ride up the river then raft or kayak back down to the camp, a wonderful way to take in the scenery.  In the afternoon you can head out on a horse trek. Mongolia's short, stocky horses have carried nomads across the steppe for centuries and this is the perfect way to explore your surroundings.

Stay

Ger Camp

Day 4

Visit the giant Chinggis Khaan statue

Drive to the Chinggis Khaan Complex, home of the biggest equestrian statue in the world, on your route back to Ulaanbaatar.   On the way into town stop off at the Black Market to seek out some traditional gifts and bargains.  Check into your hotel and then freshen up before attending a cultural performance of Mongolian music, traditional throat-singing and dance.  In the evening try one of our favourite restaurants.

Stay

Tuushin Hotel, Ulaanbaatar

Day 5

Depart Ulaanbaatar

Head home, inevitably plotting your return to Mongolia...